Snap-on

Director-Engineering-Heavy Duty-Light Truck Industry

Job Locations US-MI-Rochester Hills 
Job ID
2024-17684

Overview

Snap-on Business Solutions group (RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated).

Location:  Rochester Hills, MI  (NEXIQ)

Monday- Friday - ONSITE 

 

This management position, Director-Engineering, is responsible for planning, managing, and leadership of the multi-disciplined product engineering team for Rochester Hills, MI (Snap-on Business Solutions-NEXIQ). Key responsibilities include: developing business and technology roadmaps that will lead to sustainable profitable growth, interfacing with shared services within the organization, and contributing to the overall financial performance of the business unit.

  • Department leader for heavy-duty and light/medium duty diagnostics scan tools and supporting systems and infrastructure.
  • Leadership role in management of business including the overall financial performance and long-term strategy.
  • Lead a variety of hardware/firmware, Windows desktop applications, Android & Linux embedded applications, and Microsoft web-based services engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop key members of the team – job skill improvement, career development, and succession planning
  • Develop engineering long range strategy, including management of quality, technical debt, and technical stack.
  • Manage engineering processes and projects for products, manufacturing, distribution, and support.
  • Collaborate on the end of life product strategies related to product and systems development.
  • Manage and enhance key metrics to manage the performance of the engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with other Snap-on Groups and Divisions to execute product, support, and financial goals.
  • Oversee/sponsor Rapid Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean Initiatives) within areas of responsibilty to drive cost out and improve the overall productivity and quality output of the team.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget for engineering.
  • Meet the financial/growth commitments set by the business unit strategic plan.
  • Understand and exhibit the Snap-on Incorporated values.

Qualifications

Education:

·         Bachelor’s Degree:  Engineering, Business Administration, or related, or equivalent experience.

·         Advanced degree preferred.

Years of Experience:

·         15 Years previous engineering experience

·         10 Years previous managerial experience

Other Requirements:

·         Team building skills with the ability to motivate associates.

·         Experience in working with remote engineering sites, preferably within and outside the United States.

·         Experience developing or managing development of hardware systems, hosted web-based systems, desktop application systems, and embedded systems.

·         Experience with external hosting providers preferred.

·         Continuous Improvement (Lean) experience with a proven track record of achievements.

·         Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.

·         Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

·         Strong organizational and project management skills.

·         Financial acumen and the ability to understand strategic financial opportunities.

·         Required travel: 5-10%, including internationally.

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We strongly encourage people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and active-duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Snap-on is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Snap-on strictly prohibits and does not tolerate, discrimination against applicants, associates, or any other covered persons for any reason including race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.